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When it comes to curating dishes and menus for others, Chef Dana is no stranger to meeting her clients' needs. She's crafted everything from vegan and plant-forward recipes for home delivery to full-service spreads for dinner parties and galas. With more than 25 years of experience in the catering and private chef industry, Chef Dana has mastered the art of making memorable meals and is always excited for new culinary opportunities.

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Bay Area Cooking Class: Authentic South Indian Brunch

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Bay Area Hibachi Catering: Hibachi Grill Extravaganza

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CHEF TRAVELS TO YOU

Hibachi Grill Extravaganza

$60 each

Hibachi Catering

$60

Explore the delights of Japanese hibachi grilling with a personalized touch for your special event. This private chef meal brings the art of hibachi cooking right to your home. Led by Chef Josh, your group will be treated to an interactive culinary experience as he expertly prepares your choice of strip steak,...

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Chef Josh or Local Hibachi Chef

4.8

9 Reviews

Travelling to guests in East Bay, Marin County, San Jose, South Bay & Peninsula

Next Date: Sun, Jun 7th & other times

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Bay Area Private Chef Meal: Ultimate Holiday Culinary Feast

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Ultimate Holiday Culinary Feast

$99 each

Private Chef Meal

$99

Enjoy a chef-crafted Thanksgiving spread, ready to savor with your family at home. Chef Esh-Marieâ€™s Thanksgiving drop-off menu captures the flavors of the season with dishes crafted to perfection. Each course brings a touch of comfort and luxury to your holiday table, allowing you to relax and enjoy. This...

Travelling to guests in Bay Area

Next Date: Sun, Jun 7th & other times

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Bay Area Private Chef Meal: Curated Thanksgiving Feast

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Curated Thanksgiving Feast

$119 each

Private Chef Meal

$119

Get a taste of scrumptious Thanksgiving favorites crafted by a five-star chef. Enjoy a Thanksgiving feast made from scratch during a private chef meal with Chef Karen, who is excited to guide you through a flavorful holiday menu. Leave all the cooking up to a professional and simply enjoy the wholesome spirit of...

Travelling to guests in Napa, Bay Area, Santa Cruz

Next Date: Mon, Jun 8th & other times

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Bay Area Weekend Food Tour: The Best Eats in the Mission District

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Weekend Food Tour

The Best Eats in the Mission District

$79

Weekend Food Tour

$79

On this exciting weekend tour, San Francisco is ready to show you its most flavorful dining secrets. Spend the weekend exploring the Mission District on a San Francisco food tour rooted in culture, creativity and neighborhood flavor. This historic area tells its story through murals, bakeries and taquerias that...

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Guide Shawn or Local Guide

5.0

16 Reviews

San Francisco (Mission District)

Next Date: Sat, Jun 6th at 11:00AM & other times

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Bay Area Food Tour: Explore Chinatown and Little Italy

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Explore Chinatown and Little Italy

$95

Food Tour

$95

Discover the cultural hub of San Francisco's Chinatown and Little Italy. On this food tour, you'll explore all that San Francisco has to offer as you visit Chinatown and Little Italy's best restaurants, bakeries and more. An experienced guide will keep you entertained with stories and interesting facts about the area,...

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Guide Isabella or Local Guide

5.0

27 Reviews

San Francisco (Chinatown)

Next Date: Sun, Jun 7th at 10:30AM & other times

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Bay Area Food Tour: Mission District Culinary Tour

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Mission District Culinary Tour

$115

Food Tour

$115

Add a culinary twist to your next group outing. Discover trendy restaurants, classic Latin cuisine and more on this food tour. You'll join an expert guide who puts a spark of interest into the tour with local lore and historical tales. Check out landmarks, murals, statues and attractions and meet bartenders,...

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Guide Avital or Local Guide

5.0

5 Reviews

San Francisco

Next Date: Sun, Jun 7th at 12:00PM & other times

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Bay Area Team Building Activity: Authentic Flavors of India

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Great for Groups of 4-12

Authentic Flavors of India

$135

Team Building Activity

$135

Enjoy traditional Indian spices and techniques in this team building class with Chef Parsati. Explore bright and complex flavors as you get a taste of India in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Parsati. Prepare various delicacies made from premium ingredients as you master skills to elevate your kitchen game...

Next Date: Sat, Jun 6th at 11:00AM & other times

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Bay Area Team Building Activity: Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast

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Great for Groups of 4-30

Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast

$145

Team Building Activity

$145

Join Chef Dirk for a vibrant and fun culinary team building experience like no other. In this hands-on team building cooking class with Chef Dirk, you and your team will learn how to prepare a colorful four-course menu that is built on the principles of a contemporary plant-based diet. You and your team will begin...

Next Date: Sun, Jun 7th at 12:00PM & other times

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Bay Area Team Building Activity: Classic Italian Kitchen Techniques

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Great for Groups of 20-40

Classic Italian Kitchen Techniques

$169

Team Building Activity

$169

Build team relationships while crafting an Italian-style meal with world-class gourmet, Chef Lorenzo. Foster a collaborative and fun team environment with this pasta-making team building class featuring rich Italian favorites, including homemade gnocchi pasta. First, mix up a creamy cheese fondue for dipping crispy...

San Francisco (Fisherman's Wharf)

Next Date: Sun, Jun 7th at 6:00PM & other times

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Sweets From Korea

$49/Person

Online Cooking Class

$49/Person

Add a new set of dessert recipes to your baking resume. Surprise guests at your next gathering by joining this fun and interactive online cooking class. Under the guidance of a gourmet chef, you'll practice a variety of techniques while learning how to create authentic Korean desserts. Begin your culinary session...

Next Date: Sun, Jun 7th, 5:00am PT/8:00am ET & other times

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Online Cooking Class: Health-Boosting Mocktails

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Health-Boosting Mocktails

$39/Person

Online Cooking Class

$39/Person

Power up with these four mood-boosting beverages meant relax and bring balance to your diet. Chef Angela-Michelle will bring her knowledge of plant-based nutrition to this mocktail-making class as you create libations that will power you from the inside with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Begin with an elderberry...

Next Date: Tue, Jun 9th, 12:00pm PT/3:00pm ET & other times

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Online Cooking Class: The Art of Cookie Dough

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The Art of Cookie Dough

$85/Person + Kit

Online Cooking Class

$85/Person + Kit

Discover techniques for turning out the cookies you love most with delicious results every time. There's an art to baking the quintessential cookie, and Chef Mel is ready to show you how it's done in this fun online baking class. Learn what makes a cookie chewy or crispy and why the balance of ingredients is so...

Next Date: Fri, Jun 12th, 10:00am PT/1:00pm ET & other times

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Bay Area Private Chef Meal: Middle Eastern Cuisine

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Middle Eastern Cuisine

$129

Private Chef Meal

$129

Enjoy an authentic meal from the Middle East in this private chef meal. Explore the flavors of the Middle East in this private chef meal, where Chef Dana will prepare traditional dishes from Turkey, Israel and Iran for a cultural and vibrant menu. Begin with an authentic Turkish pizza and zesty pickled...

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Bay Area Private Chef Meal: Signature French Bistro

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Signature French Bistro

$129

Private Chef Meal

$129

Enjoy a meal reminiscent of a traditional French bistro in this private chef meal. Sit back and relax while Chef Dana prepares an intimate French menu completely from scratch. Begin with mussels seeped in garlic, lemon and white wine. For your entrÃ©e, taste wine-braised chicken with creamy potatoes followed...

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Bay Area Cooking Class: Sophisticated Spanish Tapas

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Sophisticated Spanish Tapas

$95

Cooking Class

$95

Discover how to maximize flavor in the kitchen with Spanish tapas in this cooking class. In this hands-on cooking class, learn how to prepare and serve unforgettable tapas. Chef Dana will help you transform basic ingredients into one-of-a-kind meals that are easy to recreate at home. Begin by crafting smooth ajo...

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Classic Flavors of Cyprus

$125

Cooking Class

$125

Level up your culinary skills in this cooking class by making authentic Cyprus cuisine. Explore the bold and rich flavors of the Mediterranean in this interactive cooking class. Chef Dana will take you on a tour of the vibrant Cyprus cuisine made famous in the region. Begin by tossing a zesty salad with fried...

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Techniques From Northern Italy

$125

Cooking Class

$125

Prepare a traditional Italian meal in this engaging cooking class. In this hands-on cooking class, discover the flavors and recipes famous in the region of Northern Italy. Chef Dana will help you incorporate fresh and local ingredients with imported specialty products for an unforgettable meal. Begin by tossing...

What Guests Are Saying About These Experiences With Chef Dana

Rich C.

07/18/2023

Chef Dana showed me how to make crepes with strawberry compote, mascarpone and vanilla. She was really knowledgeable and able to answer all of my questions while still prepping!

Chef Dana

Authentic South Indian Brunch

Vegan Currito Bowl

Sophisticated French Feast

Hibachi Grill Extravaganza

Ultimate Holiday Culinary Feast

Curated Thanksgiving Feast

The Best Eats in the Mission District

Explore Chinatown and Little Italy

Mission District Culinary Tour

Authentic Flavors of India

Vibrant Plant-Based Farm-to-Table Feast

Classic Italian Kitchen Techniques

Sweets From Korea

Health-Boosting Mocktails

The Art of Cookie Dough

Private Chef Meals WITH Chef Dana THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Middle Eastern Cuisine

Signature French Bistro

Cooking Classes WITH Chef Dana THAT ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE

Sophisticated Spanish Tapas

Classic Flavors of Cyprus

Techniques From Northern Italy